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At the time of its construction one of the tallest buildings in urban America, the Water
Tower is now a fraction of the height of several of its upper Michigan Avenue neighbors,
but its distinctive architecture, its prime location in a small park of its own, and its historical
association with the city's most famous event give it a special presence and character of its own.
The Pumping Station is in a similar position of honor on the other side of Michigan Avenue,
just south of a symbol of modern Chicago, the multi-use complex that is Water Tower Place.
In the upper right is the scene right after the fire.
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Living Memory 